Monroe Township Partners with Local Pharmacy to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines to Homebound Residents
Monday Morning: EMS and Police Transport Pharmacists to Deliver First Vaccines to Homebound Residents
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – April 26, 2021 – Earlier today, Monroe Township EMS crews, accompanied by Township police officers and OEM, transported pharmacists from Texas Road Pharmacy to the homes of ten Township homebound residents who each received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Second dose appointments for in-home delivery already are scheduled for these individuals.
“This morning was a big step in our fight against COVID-19 and keeping our residents safe. The Township Council and I are thrilled that the first ten doses of the coveted COVID-19 vaccine were delivered to our homebound residents,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “On behalf of the Council and from the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank Texas Road Pharmacy for partnering with us on this meaningful initiative. Special thanks to our highly skilled and very compassionate EMS and police crews for supporting these efforts. It’s all about working together to help those in need.”
Each vile of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine contains 10 inoculations. The program to deliver vaccines to Monroe homebound residents began with a collection of names from concerned residents throughout the town calling the Mayor’s office since the beginning of the State’s vaccine roll-out. This included the St. Peter’s nurses working at each of the Township’s adult communities who were asked to submit names of homebound residents. In total, a list of 80 homebound residents in Monroe was compiled.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank Point of Care Pharmacy in Jamesburg and the County of Middlesex who initially stepped up to offer the J&J vaccine prior to the unfortunate recall,” Mayor Dalina added.
Earlier this year the Township launched the Vaccine Angels program where volunteers secured COVID-19 vaccine appointments for senior residents and those without family support or access to technology. The program resulted in hundreds of appointments for seniors and other residents. The Vaccine Angels program continues to help scheduling vaccines to residents on a regular basis.
Any Monroe resident needing a homebound vaccination or assistance scheduling a vaccination appointment, please contact Eileen in the Mayor’s office at 732-521-4400, ext. 114.
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Photo Caption: Mayor Dalina gathered with representatives from Texas Road Pharmacy, Monroe Township EMS, Police and OEM to officially launch the Township’s COVID-19 vaccination program for homebound residents. EMS and PD crews transported pharmacists to administer the first ten doses to homebound residents this morning.